OBITUARIES

Recent obituaries in Brandon, Forest, Morton Mississippi


The obituaries in the Brandon, Forest, and Morton area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy.

Beverly Jepsen

Beverly Jepsen

Jul 6, 2016

Beverly Cloud Jepsen, died July 6, 2016. Visitation is 1-2:45 pm Friday July 8, 2016 with her service at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens on Star Rd in Brandon, MS. Rev. Mitchell Hedgepeth will officiate. Beverly was born in Jackson, MS. She graduated from...

William Boyd

William Boyd

Jul 6, 2016

Senior Airman William Joseph Boyd Brandon, MS Senior Airman William Joseph Boyd, age 26, died in his home in Clovis, New Mexico, on July 6, 2016. Joey, as he was affectionately known, was an AC-130W instrument and flight systems journeyman for the 16th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 27th Special Operations Aviation Maintenance Squadron at nearby Cannon Air Force Base. Joey was...

Ethel Virginia Moore

Ethel Virginia Moore

Jul 5, 2016

Ethel Virginia Carter Moore, 89, a resident of Brandon, Mississippi died Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Brandon, Mississippi. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi. Mrs. Moore was a native of North Carolina and the youngest daughter of...

Sandra Reichelt

Sandra Reichelt

Jul 5, 2016

Sandra Kay Reichelt Brandon, MS Sandra Kay Blakeney Reichelt, 68, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation was Friday, July 8, 2016 from 10 am until the 11 am Service from the Chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial followed at 1:30 pm in the...

Malcolm Massey, Jr.

Malcolm Massey, Jr.

Jul 5, 2016

Malcolm Cennett Massey Brandon, MS Malcolm Cennett Massey, Jr., 79, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus on July 5, 2016. Malcolm was born in Ethel, MS on November 26, 1936 and raised in Jackson, MS. Together with his wife, Carolyn, he owned and operated Beatty Street Grocery, a downtown Jackson landmark, for over 60 years. He...

Clinton Cole Kirby

Clinton Cole Kirby

Jul 4, 2016

One could say that Cole Kirby lived his life to the absolute fullest. He enjoyed playing baseball, hunting, fishing and anything to do with spending time with friends and family in the outdoors. Cole turned 18 on June 25th 2016. In his brief time on this earth, his determination and commitment to do all things to the best of his...

Harold E. "Buddy" Cupstid

Harold E. "Buddy" Cupstid

Jul 1, 2016

Harold E. (Buddy) Cupstid, 71, of Pearl, MS passed away on Friday, July 4, 2016 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl. Visitation will be Monday, July 4, 2016 from 5 until 8 pm and Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 10 until 11 am at...

Mary Underwood

Mary Underwood

Jul 1, 2016

Mary Wootie Underwood, age 101, died Friday, July 1, 2016 in Raymond, MS. Visitation will be held from 9am until service time at 11am Tuesday July 5, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Eastern Cemetery. Rev. Larry Patrick will officiate. Mrs. Underwood was born October 31, 1914, in Newton County,...

Judy Dees

Judy Dees

Jul 1, 2016

Judy Dyann Dees, age 65, a resident of Natchez, formerly of Forest, died Friday, July 1, 2016, in Natchez following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Wednesday, July 6, 2016, from the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Graveside services will follow at Harperville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5pm to 8pm...

Laura Harris

Laura Harris

Jun 26, 2016

Laura Shockley Harris, 85, a resident of Brandon, MS passed from this world on June 26, 2016, after a four year battle with dementia. Visitation will be held from 5 pm until 8 pm Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home...

John Henry Cockrell

John Henry Cockrell

Jun 24, 2016

Mr. John Henry Cockrell, age 85 passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at the MS Care Center in Morton, MS. Funeral Service was held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 26, 2016 from the Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Visitation Services were held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and again on Sunday,...

Margaret Mcmillan

Margaret Mcmillan

Jun 24, 2016

Margaret Lewis McMillan Canton, MS Margaret Lewis McMillan, 88, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016. Visitation will start at 11:30am Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will follow at 1pm Sunday in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Survivors include...

William Russell Squires

William Russell Squires

Jun 23, 2016

William Russell Squires, 86, passed away Thurs. June 23, 2016 at Brandon Court Nursing Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. June 25, 2016 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 3pm on Sun. June 26, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial...

Mildred Bates

Mildred Bates

Jun 22, 2016

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Walter Anthony "Andy" Wheeler

Walter Anthony "Andy" Wheeler

Jun 22, 2016

Mr. Walter Anthony "Andy" Wheeler, age 48, passed away at his residence on June 22, 2016 in Morton, MS. There will be a Memorial service on July 9, 2016 at the Ott and Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Morton at 3:00 pm with Bro. Jerry Holmes presiding.Visitation: will be July 9, 2016 from 1:00 until 2:45 pm at the Ott...

Burt Phythyon

Burt Phythyon

Jun 20, 2016

Visitation for Mr. Burt Chandler Phythyon, age 87, will be held on Friday June 24, 2016 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.

Jane Pitre

Jane Pitre

Jun 20, 2016

Jane Whittenberg Pitre, 77, a resident of Brandon, MS died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Regency Hospital in St. Dominic Hospital on Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Saturday June 25, 2016, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment to be held at Lakeland Place Garden Park Cemetery in Flowood, MS. Visitation...

Barbara L. Smith

Barbara L. Smith

Jun 16, 2016

Barbara L. Smith, 62, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Covington County. Visitation is 5-8 pm Saturday at First United Pentecostal Church in Brandon. Services are 2 pm Sunday at First Pentecostal Church, I 55 South in Jackson with burial Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon. Barbara was a native of Shuqualak, MS and has been a longtime resident of...

Gayl Brock

Gayl Brock

Jun 14, 2016

Gayl Comfort Brock, 77, a resident of Brandon, MS died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held from 10 am until 1 pm at the funeral home prior to the service....

S. M. Bailey

S. M. Bailey

Jun 14, 2016

S. M. “Pete” Bailey Jr., 85, passed away Tues. June 14, 2016 at the Mississippi State Veteran’s Home in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. June 16, 2016 from 5pm-7pm and Fri. June 17, 2016 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Fri. June 17, 2016 at the Ott...

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